part 4 - Flashcards
How is a concrete floor layered
Remove old floor
a hardcore (usually bricks) (MOT)
Sand blinding - sand with the thickness of 50mm - protects DPM from being punctured.
damp proof membrane
insulation
damp proof membrane
concrete - thickness of 100mm
Whats the completing the installation process
Concrete slabs should dry completely before placing insulation boards.
The surface of the slab should be smooth, flat and free from projections.
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The insulation boards should always be loose-laid and break-bonded, with joints lightly butted
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If two layers of insulation are required, they should be horizontally offset relative to each other
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A strip of insulation board (minimum 20mm thick) should be placed vertically around the perimeter of the floor in order to prevent cold bridging